94 yamaha 535 virago sounds fine, just wont start

you can if you can take off the side case ! b4 you re fit make sure the fasure is still flat as you mite get a little distortion ! get a good flat surface ie glass and a large piece of wet n dry paper , wet with water and place cover on and press on gently and push n a rotating motion and check all parts of gasket face has a nice clean finnish ! P...

replace the starter

Chk clutch safety switch, Kickstand safety switch anf emergency shut down switch,

your camshaft is out of time with the crankshaft allowing the valves to stay open when they should be closed causing the popping sound

Yes, the starter clutches sometimes get stuck on those bikes.
Then the starter turns at very high speeds and get broken.
Remove the starter from the engine ( that's an easy job )
Hold the starter in a bankwrench and connect a 12V battery to it. If the starter turns, he is OK, if not, replace the starter and his clutch system.